[Infographic] China’s Internet is a Giant Shopping Mall

Buying power of Chinese middle class continues to grow and more Chinese are moving online to satisfy their retail cravings. In 2012, China’s total online retail shopping market increased by 55% to $194 billion. This infographic produced by Alibaba group maps out their online spending patterns:

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